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General Hospital News And Spoilers: Maurice Benard Reveals GH Exit And Recast News- Benard Shares His Story

Maurice Benard Exits General Hospital
Maurice Benard Exits General Hospital

First things first. Would you continue to watch General Hospital if 1) Maurice Benard left and the role of Sonny Corinthos was written off, or 2) Maurice left and Sonny was recast? Do either of those options sound viable for you to tune in to the 61 year old daytime drama?

General Hospital news and spoilers report that Benard has taken to Instagram to make an impactful announce. In a recent post, General Hospital’s lead actor cleared the air on his recent departure from the soap opera.

According to recent GH news reports, Maurice Benard exits General Hospital. But don’t worry, it is only temporary. Benard disclosed that he’s recently struggled with a mental health crisis. It began after his wife Paula and son Joshua left for a trip to Europe.

Sadly, Benard has recently struggled with a mental health crisis and took to social media to explain some important news. In the video below, Maurice shares details of his GH exit with his fans. First, let’s avoid any panic by stating that his departure is only temporary (thank God). Secondly, the two week hiatus almost called for a recast. The daytime Emmy winner explains how Sonny Corinthos could have been recast if his GH hiatus extended any longer than the two weeks that he was away form the canvas. Benard discloses in detail how he and Executive Producer Frank Valentini worked through this challenge.

Our thoughts and prayers are always with Maurice and his family as his navigates through mental illness. GH would never be the same without our main man! Thankfully, his exit is only temporary. ❤️

General Hospital Spoilers And Rumors: Lulu Spencer’s Recast Revealed After Emme Rylan Confirms GH Status

New Lulu Spencer Recast
General Hospital Casts New Lulu Spencer

Over the years the streets of Port Charles have become more dangerous as Sonny’s enemies continue to fight for his territory. Because of this, it’s quite obvious that mob violence is a recurring problem in Port Charles. History tells us that innocent lives are at risk at any given moment. There’s no telling who is next to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Clearly, everyone is fair game.

Previously, the Mayor’s daughter even fell victim to a mob hit. Sadly, she became collateral damage when Cyrus ordered Julian Jerome (William deVry) to plant a bomb at The Floating Rib. GH recaps recall that’s when Lulu’s uncle Cyrus (Jeff Kober) was involved in her tragic accident. Yes, Mayor Laura Spencer Collins’s (Genie Francis) daughter was tragically injured because of Cyrus. Lives were forever changed after the Floating Rib explosion.

Emme Rylan Lulu Spencer recast The Floating Rib explosion
The Floating Rib Explosion December, 2020

GH history reports confirm that fan-favorite Julie Berman (40) took over in 2005. She stepped in after child actor Tessa Allen was cast as Lulu Spencer. Berman went on to portray Luke and Laura’s daughter until 2013. That’s when the role was recast with Emme Rylan. Today, GH Executives have closed the door on Rylan’s hopeful return to GH.

According to GH news, Emme Rylan is OUT at General Hospital! So, who was hired to play the new Lulu Spencer recast?! GH history reports recall that Lesly Lu Spencer was born on August 8th, 1994. She was born to the legendary couple, Luke and Laura Spencer. Lulu’s older brother Lucky (Jonathan Jackson) is the couple’s first born. Despite having been born in 1994, the character of Lulu was SORASed.

General Hospital News And Spoilers: CONFIRMED GH Recasts Lulu

General Hospital Comings And Goings: New Lulu Recast


General Hospital fans have waited about four years to find out whether or not Lulu Spencer would awaken from a coma. Reportedly, GH spoilers and news reveal that ABC’s General Hospital has recast Lulu Spencer. Recent reports verified that actress Emme Rylan addressed recent GH news. Unfortunately, Rylan was not asked to reprise the role. GH rumors tease that the new Lulu Spencer recast is actress Stephanie Gatschet. Gatschet is known for her roles on Guiding Light and All My Children, along with other tv and movie roles.

Do you think that Stephanie Gatschet is a good fit to portray Lulu Spencer?

General Hospital Spoilers And Rumors: GH Kills Of Jax, Ingo Rademacher’s Disney Lawsuit Continues

Will GH Kill Off Jax
Will GH Kill Off Jax?

General Hospital star Ingo Rademacher joined the cast in 1996. His role quickly became a lead character as Jasper “Jax” Jack’s popularity soared. Over the years Jax as been front and center, and the love interest of many fellow leading characters.

Previous General Hospital news reports confirmed that Ingo Rademacher filed a lawsuit against ABC/Disney. This came after having been let go from his 21 year run on GH. His former employer enforced a vaccine mandate which Rademacher declined to receive. Therefore, he was let go from his role as Jax on Disney/ABC’s General Hospital.

Check out more information on his case thus far.

General Hospital News And Spoilers: Ingo Rademacher Hits ABC With Lawsuit

General Hospital news and spoilers reveal that Ingo announced new details regarding his Disney case. His recent Instagram post reveals that his case will visits court this upcoming August.

“We have oral arguments scheduled in appellate court for early August for my case against Disney.”

Will GH Kill Off Jax?

Rademacher took to social media to openly express his grievances with ABC and Disney. That said, GH rumors tease that Ingo will most likely not return to the daytime drama due to conflict stemming from his 2021 GH exit.

Moreover, GH recaps recall that Jax left Port Charles in November of 2021 with no inclination toward a return. It’s possible that Jax will stay in Australia for the foreseeable future. But GH rumors speculate that the role will be killed off as opposed to recast.

General Hospital News And Spoilers: GH’s Anders Hove And Finola Hughes Reunite With Tony Geary And Claudio Gama

Finola Hughes And Anders Hove Visit Tony Geary
Finola Hughes And Anders Hove Visit Tony Geary

Tony Geary retired from General Hospital in 2015. The then 66 year old actor ended his acting career after a 46 year run as an American icon.

Tony left a legacy as General Hospital’s Lucas Lorenzo Spencer. Although Geary left the show in 2015, Luke’s death was a more recent tragedy, and came as a shock to fans as well as Tony’s co-stars and their GH roles.

According to General Hospital recaps, Tracy announced Luke’s untimely death on the beginning of 2022. Despite having retired in 2015, Geary’s character Luke Spencer died in a cable car accident in Austria in 2015.

General Hospital News and Spoilers: Genie Francis Confesses About Luke’s “Death,” Finola Hughes, Tristan Rogers Weigh In

Lately, friends of the retired icon Tony Geary have taken trips to visit their friend in Amsterdam. After his retirement, the 77 year old General Hospital vet moved to Amsterdam and lives with his husband, Claudio Gama.

Previously, General Hospital news and spoilers revealed that GH star Kelly Monaco visited Geary and Gama. Monaco shared photos of her trip on Instagram, showcasing her time spent with her dear friend Tony.

Finola Hughes And Anders Hove Visit Tony Geary

Later, GH star Finola Hughes revealed that she took a trip to visit her former co-Star. According to General Hospital news, another GH vet reunited with Geary and Hughes in Amsterdam. Anders Hove popped up in a photo with Hughes. Reportedly, Geary’s husband Claudio shared a photo oh himself with both Hughes and Hove on Finola’s last day in Amsterdam.

Undoubtedly, Tony Geary formed lasting friendships with the co-stars on ABC’s General Hospital. These friendships have stood the test of time and continue as the years pass.

General Hospital News And Spoilers: Kelly Monaco Visits Tony Geary In Amsterdam

Kelly Monaco Visits Tony Geary
Kelly Monaco Visits Tony Geary In Amsterdam

The General Hospital cast has spent 61 years carrying on the tales of Port Charles. The nature of their work requires early and late call times, and extensive hours spent at the studio.

For many GH stars, Prospect Studios has become a second home. Understandably, the hours spent together on and off set opens the door for developing relationships. Although actors do come and go, many have remained a part of the General Hospital family for the duration of the Soap Opera’s continued existence.

General Hospital news and spoilers reveal that two GH family members have recently reunited. General Hospital legend Tony Geary (Luke Spencer) retired from ABC’s longest running drama series in the Summer of 2015. Almost ten years later, GH’s Sam Morgan decided to go see her dear friend.

According to General Hospital spoilers, the two stars reunite when Kelly Monaco visits Tony Geary in Amsterdam. GH news reports that Monaco spent time with Geary and his husband Claudio Gama.

GH spoilers reveal that Claudio Gama shared pics and videos of Kelly’s recent Amsterdam stay. Take a look at the good times in the pics and video below.

General Hospital News And Spoilers: GH’s Kin Shriner Undergoes Surgery And Addresses Fans

GH’s Kin Shriner Undergoes Surgery
GH’s Kin Shriner Undergoes Surgery

If you’re a General Hospital fan then you must be very familiar with Port Charles’s spunky attorney, Scott Baldwin. His close family and friends call him Scotty.

General Hospital news reports that Kin Shriner has been known for his GH role since 1977. Although Kin’s time on GH as Scotty was scattered over the years, he remain the reigning actor in the role.

GH’s Kin Shriner Undergoes Surgery

Currently, Kin Shriner is off the canvas, and GH spoilers tease that Scotty is nowhere in sight in Port Charles. According to a recent update, Kin Shriner reveals that he underwent surgery. The iconic daytime actor took to Instagram to address fans on the importance of keeping your body moving after surgery.

We wish Kin all the best and pray for a speedy recover! GH Blog will keep fans up to date on any GH news regarding Shriner’s status with the 61 year old Soap Opera.

General Hospital News And Spoilers: Michael Easton Confirms General Hospital Exit With Heartfelt Goodbye Video

Michael Easton’s GH Exit Confirmation
Michael Easton’s GH Exit Confirmation

There’s no doubt that Dr. Hamilton Finn (Michael Easton) has gone down a dark path. He’s gotten himself into quite a bit of trouble since his father died. Gregory’s loss had a major impact on Finn’s health. Sadly, he began drinking and even cheated on Elizabeth Webber (Rebecca Herbst)!

Michael Easton’s GH Exit Confirmation

According to General Hospital news reports Michael Easton reveals that he has been part of General Hospital. Sadly, that decade comes to an end as he confirms his GH exit. General Hospital spoilers revealed that Finn agrees to check himself in rehab, despite the heartache. He and his daughter Violet are extremely close, and both of their hearts are broken. His brother and his new wife stepped in, calling in the big guns- Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot). Unfortunately, took it upon themselves to get a restraining order against Finn so that he cannot go near Violet.

GH recaps recall a heartbroken father. Despite Dr. Finn’s efforts at pleading with Tracy, he surrenders to their actions. As it turns out, Finn’s has to leave his daughter in Chase and Brook Lynn’s care.

General Hospital spoilers reveal Michael Easton’s goodbye video. Easton confirmed that he’s left General Hospital after ten years. Will you miss Michael Easton in his various roles in Port Charles?

General Hospital News And Spoilers: Bryan Craig Shocks Fans With GH Return Teaser!

Bryan Craig Teases GH Return
Bryan Craig Teases GH Return

Do you remember when life was simple, and we could still refer to one of the most popular social media planforms out there as Twitter? Well, those days are gone and now we have X.

Despite its name change, X is still the place to be for TV fans to get the latest information on their favorite shows and actors. Of course, X offers a lot to various interests as well. Regardless of the name, GH fans flock to X to stay in the know.

General Hospital news reports confirm that General Hospital star Bryan Craig used the platform to tease GH fans. Recently, the buzz around the GH fandom hints that a major character return is on its way.

Bryan Craig Teases GH Return Amidst Major Character Return Rumors

https://twitter.com/bryan_craig/status/1800965222607569022?s=46&t=7vh6xmubW1evOxvVW2CT8Q

General Hospital spoilers reveal that a big time return is in the works. According to X, Bryan Craig replied to a post by ABC Soaps In Depth, implying that he will return to GH as Morgan Corinthos. Morgan died in a car bomb that was meant for Julian Jerome (William deVry) in 2018.

What do you think? Could Brian Craig’s X reply indicate his upcoming GH return?

General Hospital News: Anita Joy Tells The Tragic Story Of Johnny Wactor’s Final Moments

Anita Joy Details Johnny Wactor’s Final Moments
Anita Joy Details Johnny Wactor’s Final Moments

The story of Johnny Wactor’s tragic death devastated the General Hospital community. His murder sparked fury among the entire fan base and expands beyond the actor’s family and friends.

General Hospital news reports confirm that GH’s Brando Corbin (Johnny Wactor) was killed over a catalytic converter and stepped in front of the gun to save a friend.

Reportedly, friend and co-worker Anita Joy said that Johnny saved her life. Joy later took to Instagram to share her story. General Hospital news reports reveal details of the events that led to the General Hospital star’s death. In a heartfelt and sorrowful post, Anita Joy tells the tragic story of Johnny Wactor’s death.

General Hospital Blog will keep Johnny, Anita, and their families in our thoughts and prayers. He’s been on my mind ever since this tragic news came out. My heart is with them.

General Hospital Spoilers: Carly Grows Concerned About Kristina

Carly Grows Concerned About Kristina
Carly Grows Concerned About Kristina

When I think of Sonny’s oldest daughter and those close to her, Carly Corinthos’s name isn’t the first to come to mind. Despite having been Kristina’s stepmom, she and Carly aren’t super close. However, they aren’t exactly enemies or anything like that either.

Still, through the years Kristina has had her mom Alexis, and her sisters Sam and Molly. But the one she’s always been closest to is her dad, Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard). She and Port Charles’s most sought after mobster are thick as thieves. GH recaps recall that Kristina stood up to Carly’s daughter Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy). She couldn’t fathom how her dad could have done what Josslyn accused him of but has since learned the truth. On Friday, Kristina had a front row seat to another side of dear old dad.

Carly Grows Concerned About Kristina
Moments Before Sonny Beats Dex

General Hospital spoilers and rumors indicate that Kristina suffers trauma after seeing Sonny cathartically beat up Dex. It looked almost like Sonny was in his element when kicking Dex’s @$$. But how could an act so devastating and cruel look like it was commonplace to Kristina’s beloved father?

According to General Hospital spoilers, Carly grows concerned for Kristina. Her former step daughter is pregnant and any file of trauma could present harmful effects to Kristina and the baby. Carly knows Sonny all too well and that’s exactly why she’s worried about his daughter and the unborn baby. Will Carly have a warning for Sonny’s pregnant daughter?